CLASSWORK

Monday, August 20, 2012 (A-DAY) & Tuesday, August 21, 2012 (B-DAY)
  • Introduction to English 10
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 (A-DAY) & Thursday, August 23, 2012 (B-DAY)
  • Continue discussing class rules and expectations
  • ID pictures
Friday, August 24, 2012 (A-DAY)
  • Notes on Noun types!

HOMEWORK

Monday, August 20, 2012 (A-DAY) & Tuesday, August 21, 2012 (B-DAY)

  • Get parent letter signed
  • Obtain class supplies
  • Navigate class site and request user access
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 (A-DAY)
  • Write a paragraph responding to the following prompt:
Understanding that the HSA is required for graduation, write a one page paper explaining how you will pass the test. How will you prepare? What are your strengths and weaknesses in English? How will you use these strengths and weaknesses to better your chances? What do you require from your teacher to help you pass?
Thursday, August 23, 2012 (B-DAY)

  • Write a paragraph responding to the following prompt:

Understanding that the HSA is required for graduation, write a one page paper explaining how you will pass the test. How will you prepare? What are your strengths and weaknesses in English? How will you use these strengths and weaknesses to better your chances? What do you require from your teacher to help you pass?

Friday, August 24, 2012 (A-DAY)

1st period: WRITE THE NOUN IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES. THEN, WRITE ALL OF ITS NOUN TYPES. For example: love (common, abstract, singular)


1.Business-oriented websites often feature an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page.


2.The town’s Chamber of Commerce purchased holiday lighting and appointed a planning committee to decide which streets were to be decorated.


3.A local newspaper reported that a University in northern South Carolina has announced a hiring freeze, but we do not know for certain if the article was referring to Balzac University or the University of the Cultural Arts.